Zac Robbinsand Aleksi Halme are tied for the team scoring lead. Robbins recently announced his commitment to the University of Connecticut and Halme is putting together a resume for the 2018 NHL Draft. Rookie goaltender Drew DeRidder has appeared in five games and has already faced 143 shots, something that might be valuable in his future development with Cedar Rapids.

16. Team USA

2-6-1-0, Last Poll: 11

Rookie Joel Farabeeleads Team USA in scoring with five points in six games, and has continued his scoring dominance while playing for his country at the World U17 Challenge. Penn State University commit Evan Barrattleads the U18 squad in scoring. Another player to keep an eye on is rookie defenseman Bode Wilde who has scored twice for Team USA in his first six games.

15. Madison Capitols

4-5-0-0, Last Poll: 15

Eugene Fadyeyev leads the way for the scrappy Capitols, with eight points in nine games. The uncommitted forward ended the month of October with a three-point night. NHL Draft eligible forwards Mick Messnerand Kamil Sadlocha have five points each, while rookie goaltender Daniel Lebedeff sports a .915 sv% and 2.67 GAA.